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Hi Mac Users.
Background
I have a 13" MBP (early spring 2011) w/ 1280x800 display.
I'm planning to morph my set-up into external monitor, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse. I am not a professional photographer/graphic designer/film producer.
I've been researching purchasing an external monitor. This one's in the lead right now:
Dell UltraSharp U242M (IPS, 24" monitor, 16:10, 8ms). Familiar with some, but not sure what all the specs mean. Amazon link if you're interested: Amazon.com: Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24" LED LCD Monitor - 16:10 - 8 ms: Computers & Accessories.
Questions:
1. This monitor has a 1920x1200 resolution whereas my MBP has a 1280x800 display. Does this mean that I won't be able to fully utilize the monitor? Because of the display differences, will the monitor display be distorted?
2. Speakers. I'm assuming that when using an external monitor without built-in speakers, one has to provide external speakers to get sound? (In other words, will the speaker on the MBP be active when using the external monitor?)
3. Connection cord(s). From your experiences, what is the best display cord option to use? It does not have an HDMI port - given my scenario, is this going to be an issue?
4. Calibration. Any recommendation on third party software?
Finally, any recommendations on a solid external monitor that from your experience beats this one? I will pay up to $400 or so for a good product.
Background
I have a 13" MBP (early spring 2011) w/ 1280x800 display.
I'm planning to morph my set-up into external monitor, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse. I am not a professional photographer/graphic designer/film producer.
I've been researching purchasing an external monitor. This one's in the lead right now:
Dell UltraSharp U242M (IPS, 24" monitor, 16:10, 8ms). Familiar with some, but not sure what all the specs mean. Amazon link if you're interested: Amazon.com: Dell UltraSharp U2412M 24" LED LCD Monitor - 16:10 - 8 ms: Computers & Accessories.
Questions:
1. This monitor has a 1920x1200 resolution whereas my MBP has a 1280x800 display. Does this mean that I won't be able to fully utilize the monitor? Because of the display differences, will the monitor display be distorted?
2. Speakers. I'm assuming that when using an external monitor without built-in speakers, one has to provide external speakers to get sound? (In other words, will the speaker on the MBP be active when using the external monitor?)
3. Connection cord(s). From your experiences, what is the best display cord option to use? It does not have an HDMI port - given my scenario, is this going to be an issue?
4. Calibration. Any recommendation on third party software?
Finally, any recommendations on a solid external monitor that from your experience beats this one? I will pay up to $400 or so for a good product.